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WorksheetsSemicolons
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 15mins
A semicolon looks like (Look closely!):
;
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,
~
(Select all that apply) A semicolon can be used:
Between parts of a compound sentence not joined by a conjunction (My sister is a prize figure skater; she will compete in Tokyo next month.)
Between parts of a compound sentence joined by a conjunction (My sister is a prize figure skater; and she will compete in Tokyo next month.)
Between parts of a sentence joined by certain transitional words and phrases in a compound sentence (The movie director wanted to start filming; however, the weather prevented her from doing so.)
Between items in a series if they contain commas (He presented his book proposal to publishers in San Francisco, California; Helena, Montana; Detroit, Michigan; and Atlanta, Georgia.)
Where does the semicolon go: I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I; have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow I can't; go out tonight.
I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
Where does the semicolon go: Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting; thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner; and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair; is getting thinner and thinner.
Where does the semicolon go: You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
You need new brakes otherwise; you may not be able to stop in time.
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop; in time.
You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
You need; new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
Yes
No
Does a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive adverb/transitional word or phrase? Example: I like sushi; however, it is expensive (Before) OR I like sushi, however; it is expensive (After)
Before
After
What does a semicolon look like?
A dot with another dot under it
A dot with a comma under it
A little star
A comma with a dot under it
Is this a semicolon?
Yes
No
Is this a semicolon?
Yes
No
Is this a semicolon?
Yes
No
